The first thing you’ll want to do is wash the fabric because it tends to shrink. This will also soften it up a little.

Since I wanted the runner to be 16″ wide x 9′ long, I cut the fabric 17-1/2″ to allow for a 3/4″ hem on both sides. You can also make a small cut with your scissors and then simply tear the fabric. You’ll end up with a perfectly straight line and save yourself some time.

Next, fold over the edges about 3/4″. Place the hem tape inside the fold and press with the iron for a few seconds till the material is bonded together. I left the ends of my table runner with the original hem.

Now it’s time to grab your paint and stencil!

You’ll need to protect the surface where you’ll be painting because sometimes the paint seeps through the fabric.

Mark the center of your runner and tape down the stencil using painter’s tape.

The key to painting crisp stencils on fabric is not having too much paint on the foam roller or using too much pressure.

Math makes me dizzy so this is how I spaced out the five stencils that run down the center of the runner.

First, I painted the center stencil. I then painted the ones on each end followed by stencils between the center and ends.

For the stencils on the sides, I centered them on the edge and spaced them about halfway between the center stencils.

Once the paint has time to dry a couple hours, you can throw it in the dryer for about 30 minutes to heat set the paint.

I really love a project like this because there’s no sewing and hardly any cutting or measuring.

And when it’s finished, you have something beautiful that you made with your own 2 hands!

Tell me, have you stenciled anything lately and if you did, do you have any tips to share?

If you like this no-sew drop cloth table runner, then I bet you’ll love these other table top decorating ideas!

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Welcome! We’re a couple that found out on the 1st date that we both loved Fixer Upper, remodeling houses and building things. She’s passionate about getting the look on a budget. He’s passionate about making any remodeling idea she come’s up with a reality. As a team, we’re here to prove to you that you can make your home simply beautiful on a budget. Tricia & Jason

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We’re a couple that found out on the 1st date that we both loved Fixer Upper, remodeling houses and building things. She’s passionate about getting the look on a budget. He’s passionate about making any remodeling idea she come’s up with a reality. As a team, we’re here to prove to you that having a cozy, well-designed home doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Tricia & Jason